US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street)

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.8 MI S JCT Sth 74 · Structure no. B40039800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,296 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 41/USH 45/STH 1
CrossesSth 145 (124 TH Street)
Location1.8 MI S JCT Sth 74
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.16034, -88.06454
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,850 (2022)
Projected traffic52,296 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street) carry?

About 44,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street)?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Sth 145 (124 TH Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.